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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 561.08 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 561.08 and 308.86 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 561.08 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/561.08 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 561.08 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 173,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,295.17/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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