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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 559.68 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 559.68 and 307.44 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 559.68 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/559.68 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 559.68 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 172,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,068.02/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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