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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 599.85 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 599.85 and 308.66 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 599.85 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/599.85 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 599.85 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 185,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,149.70/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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