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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 606.79 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 606.79 and 322.62 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 606.79 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/606.79 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 606.79 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 195,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,760.72/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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