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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.28 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.28 and 275.46 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.28 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.28 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.28 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 167,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,556.81/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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