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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 607.46 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 607.46 and 319.32 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 607.46 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/607.46 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 607.46 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 193,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,972.53/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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