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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 610.94 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 610.94 and 315.93 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 610.94 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/610.94 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 610.94 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 193,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,012.69/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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