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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 609.98 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 609.98 and 175.39 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 609.98 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/609.98 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 609.98 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 106,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,981.99/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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