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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 561.30 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 561.30 and 308.27 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 561.30 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/561.30 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 561.30 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 173,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,033.35/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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