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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 609.45 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 609.45 and 269.91 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 609.45 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/609.45 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 609.45 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 164,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,496.65/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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