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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 606.62 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 606.62 and 317.39 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 606.62 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/606.62 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 606.62 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 192,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,532.88/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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