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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.15 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.15 and 316.19 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.15 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.15 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.15 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 193,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,239.40/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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