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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 607.56 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 607.56 and 309.28 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 607.56 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/607.56 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 607.56 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 187,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,906.16/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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