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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 610.56 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 610.56 and 190.46 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 610.56 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/610.56 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 610.56 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 116,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,287.26/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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