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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 610.65 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 610.65 and 316.17 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 610.65 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/610.65 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 610.65 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 193,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,069.21/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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