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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 604.23 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 604.23 and 316.11 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 604.23 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/604.23 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 604.23 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 191,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,000.12/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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