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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 610.18 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 610.18 and 279.22 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 610.18 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/610.18 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 610.18 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 170,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,374.46/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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