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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.33, 605.39 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.33, 605.39 and 313.01 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.33 : 605.39 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.33/605.39 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.33x = 605.39 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.33x = 189,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493.12/403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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