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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 558.56 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 558.56 and 315.89 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 558.56 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/558.56 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 558.56 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 176,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,439.15/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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