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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.55 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.55 and 207.89 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.55 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.55 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.55 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 125,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,679.90/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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