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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 616.41 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 616.41 and 314.14 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 616.41 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/616.41 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 616.41 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 193,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,639.04/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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