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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.75, 609.55 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.75, 609.55 and 201.46 is: 301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.75 : 609.55 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.75/609.55 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.75x = 609.55 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.75x = 122,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,799.94/406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.91

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