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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 613.05 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 613.05 and 317.28 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 613.05 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/613.05 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 613.05 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 194,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,508.50/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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