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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 609.94 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 609.94 and 309.59 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 609.94 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/609.94 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 609.94 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 188,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,830.95/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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