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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 608.10 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 608.10 and 323.80 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 608.10 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/608.10 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 608.10 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 196,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,902.78/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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