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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 613.43 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 613.43 and 317.53 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 613.43 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/613.43 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 613.43 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 194,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,777.77/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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