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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 610.19 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 610.19 and 316.16 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 610.19 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/610.19 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 610.19 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 192,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,917.67/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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