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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 609.65 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 609.65 and 200.91 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 609.65 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/609.65 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 609.65 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 122,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,483.78/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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