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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 609.45 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 609.45 and 175.50 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 609.45 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/609.45 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 609.45 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 106,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,958.48/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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