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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.07, 600.75 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.07, 600.75 and 309.09 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.07 : 600.75 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.07/600.75 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.07x = 600.75 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.07x = 185,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,685.82/401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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