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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 616.65 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 616.65 and 319.75 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 616.65 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/616.65 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 616.65 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 197,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,173.84/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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