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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 601.22 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 601.22 and 309.08 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 601.22 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/601.22 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 601.22 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 185,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,827.35/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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