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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 610.14 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 610.14 and 269.82 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 610.14 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/610.14 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 610.14 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 164,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,627.97/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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