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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 609.36 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 609.36 and 315.16 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 609.36 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/609.36 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 609.36 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 192,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,045.90/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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