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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.79, 607.89 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.79, 607.89 and 210.92 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.79 : 607.89 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.79/607.89 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.79x = 607.89 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.79x = 128,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,216.74/405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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