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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 611.40 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 611.40 and 316.68 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 611.40 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/611.40 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 611.40 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 193,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,618.15/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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