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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.44 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.44 and 175.79 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.44 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.44 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.44 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 107,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,309.25/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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