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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 609.52 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 609.52 and 159.62 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 609.52 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/609.52 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 609.52 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 97,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,291.58/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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