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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 612.95 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 612.95 and 311.66 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 612.95 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/612.95 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 612.95 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 191,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,028.91/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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