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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 608.94 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 608.94 and 201.06 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 608.94 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/608.94 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 608.94 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 122,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433.48/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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