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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 609.46 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 609.46 and 319.80 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 609.46 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/609.46 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 609.46 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 194,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,904.71/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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