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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 610.61 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 610.61 and 190.62 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 610.61 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/610.61 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 610.61 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 116,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,393.53/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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