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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 561.54 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 561.54 and 302.65 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 561.54 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/561.54 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 561.54 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 169,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,948.68/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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