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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 558.56 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 558.56 and 316.23 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 558.56 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/558.56 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 558.56 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 176,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,632.12/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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