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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 560.64 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 560.64 and 306.64 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 560.64 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/560.64 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 560.64 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 171,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,914.65/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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