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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 607.47 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 607.47 and 314.01 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 607.47 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/607.47 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 607.47 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 190,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,753.13/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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