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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 558.93 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 558.93 and 317.98 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 558.93 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/558.93 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 558.93 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 177,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,728.56/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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