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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.87 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.87 and 310.23 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.87 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.87 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.87 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 187,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,648.04/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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