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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 600.39 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 600.39 and 309.62 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 600.39 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/600.39 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 600.39 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 185,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,892.75/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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