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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.90, 604.93 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.90, 604.93 and 316.69 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.90 : 604.93 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.90/604.93 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.90x = 604.93 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.90x = 191,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,575.28/403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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