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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 561.60 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 561.60 and 301.86 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 561.60 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/561.60 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 561.60 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 169,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,524.58/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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