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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.84 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.84 and 310.32 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.84 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.84 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.84 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 189,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245.55/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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