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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 618.24 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 618.24 and 317.12 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 618.24 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/618.24 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 618.24 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 196,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,056.27/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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