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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 599.94 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 599.94 and 313.71 is: 469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 599.94 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/599.94 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 599.94 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 188,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,204.93/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.83

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