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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 610.02 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 610.02 and 269.47 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 610.02 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/610.02 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 610.02 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 164,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,382.09/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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