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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 566.86 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 566.86 and 313.16 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 566.86 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/566.86 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 566.86 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 177,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,517.88/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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