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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 616.38 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 616.38 and 319.53 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 616.38 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/616.38 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 616.38 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 196,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,951.90/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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