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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 613.38 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 613.38 and 317.96 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 613.38 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/613.38 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 613.38 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 195,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,030.30/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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