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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 609.60 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 609.60 and 175.13 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 609.60 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/609.60 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 609.60 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 106,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,757.83/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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