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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 606.33 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 606.33 and 289.08 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 606.33 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/606.33 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 606.33 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 175,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,277.88/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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