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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 556.80 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 556.80 and 315.98 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 556.80 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/556.80 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 556.80 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 175,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,939.80/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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