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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 608.85 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 608.85 and 314.65 is: 471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 608.85 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/608.85 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 608.85 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 191,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,574.65/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.37

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