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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 612.03 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 612.03 and 316.94 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 612.03 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/612.03 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 612.03 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 193,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,976.79/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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