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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 607.10 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 607.10 and 312.40 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 607.10 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/607.10 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 607.10 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 189,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660.17/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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