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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 559 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 559 and 350.09 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 559 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/559 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 559 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 195,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,700.31/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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