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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 600.22 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 600.22 and 313.58 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 600.22 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/600.22 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 600.22 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 188,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,216.99/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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