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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 607.50 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 607.50 and 314.46 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 607.50 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/607.50 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 607.50 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 191,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,034.45/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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