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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.50, 611.77 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.50, 611.77 and 310.89 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.50 : 611.77 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.50/611.77 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.50x = 611.77 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.50x = 190,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193.18/408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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