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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 607.50 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 607.50 and 308.21 is: 461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 607.50 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/607.50 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 607.50 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 187,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,234.54/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.69

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