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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 603.66 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 603.66 and 316.16 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 603.66 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/603.66 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 603.66 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 190,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,850.13/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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