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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 608.55 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 608.55 and 276.30 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 608.55 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/608.55 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 608.55 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 168,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,142.37/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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