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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 608.22 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 608.22 and 323.92 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 608.22 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/608.22 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 608.22 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 197,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,014.62/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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