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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 611.55 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 611.55 and 316.47 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 611.55 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/611.55 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 611.55 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 193,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,537.23/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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