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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 612.09 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 612.09 and 317.43 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 612.09 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/612.09 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 612.09 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 194,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,295.73/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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