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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.31 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.31 and 310.08 is: 465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.31 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.31 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.31 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 191,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,415.48/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.15

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