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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 600.29 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 600.29 and 308.78 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 600.29 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/600.29 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 600.29 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 185,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,353.00/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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