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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 610.97 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 610.97 and 201.75 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 610.97 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/610.97 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 610.97 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 123,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,263.20/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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