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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 605.31 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 605.31 and 312.19 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 605.31 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/605.31 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 605.31 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 188,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969.04/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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