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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.83 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.83 and 289.86 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.83 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.83 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.83 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 176,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,185.60/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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