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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 604.75 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 604.75 and 292.47 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 604.75 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/604.75 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 604.75 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 176,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,871.23/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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