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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 610.02 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 610.02 and 201.18 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 610.02 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/610.02 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 610.02 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 122,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,723.82/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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