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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 618.72 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 618.72 and 310.47 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 618.72 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/618.72 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 618.72 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 192,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,094.00/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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