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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 606.30 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 606.30 and 405.10 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 606.30 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/606.30 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 606.30 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 245,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,612.13/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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