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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 600.35 and 313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 600.35 and 313.63 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 600.35 = 313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/600.35 = 313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 600.35 × 313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 188,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,284.70/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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