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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 558.48 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 558.48 and 316.96 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 558.48 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/558.48 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 558.48 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 177,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,015.82/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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