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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.97, 559.95 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.97, 559.95 and 351.53 is: 483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.97 : 559.95 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.97/559.95 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.97x = 559.95 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.97x = 196,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,839.22/406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.67

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