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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 600.21 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 600.21 and 313.98 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 600.21 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/600.21 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 600.21 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 188,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,453.94/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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