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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 612.11 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 612.11 and 316.65 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 612.11 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/612.11 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 612.11 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 193,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,825.42/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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