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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.98, 609.17 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.98, 609.17 and 189.57 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.98 : 609.17 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.98/609.17 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.98x = 609.17 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.98x = 115,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,479.41/405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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