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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 558.99 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 558.99 and 307.44 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 558.99 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/558.99 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 558.99 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 171,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,855.89/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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