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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.75 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.75 and 210.62 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.75 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.75 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.75 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 128,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,214.93/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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