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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 611.42 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 611.42 and 311.24 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 611.42 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/611.42 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 611.42 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 190,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,298.33/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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