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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 611.08 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 611.08 and 315.96 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 611.08 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/611.08 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 611.08 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 193,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,076.84/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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