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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 609.60 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 609.60 and 200.82 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 609.60 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/609.60 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 609.60 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 122,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,419.87/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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