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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 604.44 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 604.44 and 311.61 is: 466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 604.44 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/604.44 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 604.44 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 188,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,349.55/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.01

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