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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 608.72 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 608.72 and 314.69 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 608.72 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/608.72 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 608.72 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 191,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,553.48/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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