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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 610.49 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 610.49 and 175.69 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 610.49 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/610.49 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 610.49 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 107,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,256.99/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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