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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556.44 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556.44 and 310.62 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 556.44 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/556.44 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 556.44 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 172,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,841.39/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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