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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.79, 610.57 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.79, 610.57 and 201.50 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.79 : 610.57 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.79/610.57 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.79x = 610.57 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.79x = 123,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,032.78/406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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