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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 601.36 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 601.36 and 314.46 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 601.36 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/601.36 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 601.36 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 189,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,105.96/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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