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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.70, 611.70 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.70, 611.70 and 316.90 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.70 : 611.70 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.70/611.70 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.70x = 611.70 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.70x = 193,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,847.73/408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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