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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 558.80 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 558.80 and 316.06 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 558.80 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/558.80 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 558.80 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 176,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,614.33/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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