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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 608.56 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 608.56 and 315.52 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 608.56 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/608.56 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 608.56 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 192,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,012.85/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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