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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 609.79 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 609.79 and 132.65 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 609.79 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/609.79 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 609.79 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 80,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,888.30/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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