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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 550.44 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 550.44 and 314.84 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 550.44 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/550.44 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 550.44 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 173,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,297.78/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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