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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.85, 605.96 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.85, 605.96 and 313.34 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.85 : 605.96 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.85/605.96 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.85x = 605.96 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.85x = 189,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,867.20/403.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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