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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 607.08 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 607.08 and 314.09 is: 471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 607.08 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/607.08 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 607.08 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 190,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,674.72/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.26

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