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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.41, 611.45 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.41, 611.45 and 311.29 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.41 : 611.45 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.41/611.45 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.41x = 611.45 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.41x = 190,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,339.79/408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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