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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 599.95 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 599.95 and 309.60 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 599.95 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/599.95 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 599.95 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 185,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,742.97/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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