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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 609.11 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 609.11 and 314.34 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 609.11 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/609.11 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 609.11 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 191,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,467.64/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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