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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 608.70 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 608.70 and 276 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 608.70 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/608.70 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 608.70 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 168,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,001.20/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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