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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 606.83 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 606.83 and 323.96 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 606.83 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/606.83 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 606.83 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 196,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,583.99/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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