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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 608.33 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 608.33 and 341.54 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 608.33 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/608.33 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 608.33 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 207,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,769.03/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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