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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 618.48 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 618.48 and 315.04 is: 472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 618.48 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/618.48 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 618.48 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 194,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,845.94/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.47

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