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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 609.93 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 609.93 and 201.15 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 609.93 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/609.93 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 609.93 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 122,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687.42/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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