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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 607.16 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 607.16 and 288.92 is: 433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 607.16 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/607.16 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 607.16 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 175,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,420.67/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.03

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