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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 560.86 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 560.86 and 231.79 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 560.86 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/560.86 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 560.86 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 130,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,001.74/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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