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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 607.70 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 607.70 and 309.24 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 607.70 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/607.70 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 607.70 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 187,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,925.15/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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