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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 614.36 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 614.36 and 312.08 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 614.36 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/614.36 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 614.36 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 191,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,727.18/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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