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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 608.99 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 608.99 and 319.34 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 608.99 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/608.99 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 608.99 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 194,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,474.79/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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