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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.59 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.59 and 319.98 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.59 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.59 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.59 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 197,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,296.47/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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