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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 612 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 612 and 316.44 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 612 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/612 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 612 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 193,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,661.28/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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