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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 613.65 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 613.65 and 317.75 is: 476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 613.65 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/613.65 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 613.65 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 194,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,987.29/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.15

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