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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 611.71 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 611.71 and 316.69 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 611.71 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/611.71 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 611.71 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 193,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,722.44/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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