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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 610.68 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 610.68 and 291.46 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 610.68 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/610.68 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 610.68 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 177,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,988.79/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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