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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 610.71 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 610.71 and 201.69 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 610.71 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/610.71 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 610.71 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 123,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,173.34/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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