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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 607.86 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 607.86 and 210.47 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 607.86 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/607.86 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 607.86 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 127,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,936.29/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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