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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.90, 556.43 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.90, 556.43 and 316.23 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.90 : 556.43 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.90/556.43 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.90x = 556.43 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.90x = 175,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,959.86/402.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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