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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 606.96 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 606.96 and 402.23 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 606.96 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/606.96 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 606.96 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 244,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,139.04/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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