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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 616.73 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 616.73 and 313.76 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 616.73 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/616.73 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 616.73 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 193,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,500.55/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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