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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 608.04 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 608.04 and 386.40 is: 579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 608.04 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/608.04 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 608.04 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 234,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,946.66/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.43

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