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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 606.83 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 606.83 and 340.54 is: 509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 606.83 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/606.83 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 606.83 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 206,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,649.89/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.66

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