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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 615.74 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 615.74 and 314.37 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 615.74 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/615.74 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 615.74 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 193,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,568.61/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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