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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 608.61 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 608.61 and 275.61 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 608.61 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/608.61 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 608.61 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 167,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,739.00/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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