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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 610.84 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 610.84 and 311.71 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 610.84 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/610.84 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 610.84 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 190,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,404.94/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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