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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 608.17 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 608.17 and 314.10 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 608.17 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/608.17 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 608.17 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 191,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021.59/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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