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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.95 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.95 and 213.03 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.95 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.95 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.95 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 129,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,511.59/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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