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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 608.52 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 608.52 and 315.04 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 608.52 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/608.52 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 608.52 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 191,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,708.14/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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