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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 600.71 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 600.71 and 314.82 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 600.71 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/600.71 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 600.71 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 189,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,113.95/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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