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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 608.30 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 608.30 and 314.19 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 608.30 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/608.30 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 608.30 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 191,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,121.78/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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