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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 556.92 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 556.92 and 317.34 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 556.92 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/556.92 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 556.92 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 176,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,732.99/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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