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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.87 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.87 and 301.95 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.87 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.87 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.87 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 169,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,656.65/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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