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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 613.61 and 317.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 613.61 and 317.65 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 613.61 = 317.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/613.61 = 317.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 613.61 × 317.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 194,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,913.22/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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