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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 559.27 and 306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 559.27 and 306.89 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 559.27 = 306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/559.27 = 306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 559.27 × 306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 171,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,634.37/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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