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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 613.02 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 613.02 and 317.32 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 613.02 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/613.02 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 613.02 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 194,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,523.51/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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