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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.86, 607.60 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.86, 607.60 and 313.34 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.86 : 607.60 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.86/607.60 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.86x = 607.60 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.86x = 190,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,385.38/404.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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