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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 559.31 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 559.31 and 313.07 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 559.31 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/559.31 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 559.31 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 175,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098.82/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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