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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.49, 599.63 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.49, 599.63 and 217.47 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.49 : 599.63 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.49/599.63 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.49x = 599.63 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.49x = 130,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400.45/400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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