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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 612.36 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 612.36 and 317.16 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 612.36 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/612.36 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 612.36 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 194,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,216.10/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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