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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 617.43 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 617.43 and 319.01 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 617.43 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/617.43 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 617.43 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 196,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,968.09/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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