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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.73 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.73 and 317.80 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.73 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.73 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.73 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 195,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,041.44/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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