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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 616.48 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 616.48 and 315.20 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 616.48 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/616.48 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 616.48 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 194,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,314.50/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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