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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 599.72 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 599.72 and 308.40 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 599.72 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/599.72 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 599.72 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 184,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,952.11/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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