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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.91, 609.90 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.91, 609.90 and 201.62 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.91 : 609.90 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.91/609.90 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.91x = 609.90 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.91x = 122,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,969.94/406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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