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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 609.80 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 609.80 and 214.58 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 609.80 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/609.80 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 609.80 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 130,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,850.88/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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