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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 609.78 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 609.78 and 310.16 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 609.78 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/609.78 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 609.78 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 189,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129.36/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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