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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 611.55 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 611.55 and 316.28 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 611.55 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/611.55 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 611.55 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 193,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,417.98/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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