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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.93 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.93 and 314.01 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.93 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.93 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.93 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 191,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,524.12/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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