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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 610 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 610 and 403.22 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 610 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/610 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 610 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 245,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,964.20/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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