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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 599.46 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 599.46 and 313.18 is: 469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 599.46 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/599.46 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 599.46 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 187,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,735.89/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.28

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