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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 606.13 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 606.13 and 312.81 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 606.13 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/606.13 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 606.13 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 189,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,603.48/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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