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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.34, 612.80 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.34, 612.80 and 317.22 is: 476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.34 : 612.80 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.34/612.80 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.34x = 612.80 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.34x = 194,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,389.72/408.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.05

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