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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 608.24 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 608.24 and 313.30 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 608.24 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/608.24 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 608.24 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 190,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,561.59/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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