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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 609.10 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 609.10 and 301.95 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 609.10 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/609.10 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 609.10 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 183,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,917.75/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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