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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 617.52 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 617.52 and 314.79 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 617.52 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/617.52 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 617.52 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 194,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,389.12/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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