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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 607.23 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 607.23 and 313.86 is: 470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 607.23 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/607.23 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 607.23 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 190,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,584.11/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.05

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