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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 607.26 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 607.26 and 313.96 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 607.26 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/607.26 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 607.26 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 190,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,655.35/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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