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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 609.91 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 609.91 and 201.07 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 609.91 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/609.91 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 609.91 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 122,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,634.60/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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