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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 607.95 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 607.95 and 275.50 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 607.95 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/607.95 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 607.95 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 167,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,490.23/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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