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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 609.67 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 609.67 and 310.12 is: 464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 609.67 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/609.67 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 609.67 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 189,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,070.86/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.29

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