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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.60 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.60 and 212.84 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.60 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.60 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.60 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 129,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,321.58/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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