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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 612.43 and 316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 612.43 and 316.93 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 612.43 = 316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/612.43 = 316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 612.43 × 316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 194,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097.44/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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