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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 600.77 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 600.77 and 297.31 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 600.77 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/600.77 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 600.77 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 178,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,614.93/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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