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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 610.07 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 610.07 and 201.15 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 610.07 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/610.07 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 610.07 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 122,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,711.52/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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