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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 599.40 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 599.40 and 313.47 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 599.40 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/599.40 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 599.40 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 187,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,893.92/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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