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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 618.51 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 618.51 and 313.93 is: 471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 618.51 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/618.51 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 618.51 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 194,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,166.43/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.55

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