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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 617.33 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 617.33 and 316.16 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 617.33 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/617.33 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 617.33 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 195,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,172.76/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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