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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 609.75 and 310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 609.75 and 310.78 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 609.75 = 310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/609.75 = 310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 609.75 × 310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 189,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,498.11/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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