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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616.32 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616.32 and 314.88 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616.32 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616.32 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616.32 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 194,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,066.84/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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