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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 616.26 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 616.26 and 314.52 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 616.26 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/616.26 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 616.26 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 193,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826.10/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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