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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 609.42 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 609.42 and 211.54 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 609.42 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/609.42 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 609.42 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 128,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,916.71/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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