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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 616.86 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 616.86 and 315.12 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 616.86 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/616.86 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 616.86 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 194,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,384.92/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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