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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.88 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.88 and 317.48 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.88 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.88 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.88 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 194,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,894.62/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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