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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.87 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.87 and 317.48 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.87 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.87 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.87 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 177,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,431.44/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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