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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 599.54 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 599.54 and 323.37 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 599.54 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/599.54 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 599.54 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 193,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,871.63/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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