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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 600.10 and 308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 600.10 and 308.65 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 600.10 = 308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/600.10 = 308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 600.10 × 308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 185,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,220.87/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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