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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 607.74 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 607.74 and 310.12 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 607.74 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/607.74 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 607.74 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 188,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.33/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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