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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 560.38 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 560.38 and 340.11 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 560.38 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/560.38 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 560.38 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 190,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,590.84/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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