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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 620.04 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 620.04 and 316.40 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 620.04 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/620.04 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 620.04 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 196,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,180.66/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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