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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 611.76 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 611.76 and 316.26 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 611.76 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/611.76 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 611.76 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 193,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,475.22/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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