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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 559.98 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 559.98 and 308.16 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 559.98 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/559.98 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 559.98 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 172,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,563.44/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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