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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 608.30 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 608.30 and 314.44 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 608.30 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/608.30 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 608.30 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 191,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,273.85/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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