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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 609.37 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 609.37 and 200.70 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 609.37 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/609.37 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 609.37 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 122,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,300.56/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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