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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.16 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.16 and 315.20 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.16 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.16 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.16 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 192,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,317.81/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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