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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.31, 612.34 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.31, 612.34 and 315.70 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.31 : 612.34 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.31/612.34 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.31x = 612.34 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.31x = 193,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,313.42/408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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