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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 600.86 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 600.86 and 309.59 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 600.86 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/600.86 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 600.86 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 186,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,020.25/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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