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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 608.85 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 608.85 and 200.45 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 608.85 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/608.85 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 608.85 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 122,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,040.94/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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