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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.10, 618.69 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.10, 618.69 and 315.78 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.10 : 618.69 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.10/618.69 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.10x = 618.69 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.10x = 195,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,369.93/413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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