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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 608.72 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 608.72 and 232.61 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 608.72 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/608.72 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 608.72 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 141,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,591.90/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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