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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.33, 604.06 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.33, 604.06 and 316.46 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.33 : 604.06 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.33/604.06 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.33x = 604.06 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.33x = 191,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,160.83/403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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