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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 609.76 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 609.76 and 175.44 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 609.76 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/609.76 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 609.76 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 106,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,976.29/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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