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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.67, 620.80 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.67, 620.80 and 311.18 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.67 : 620.80 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.67/620.80 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.67x = 620.80 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.67x = 193,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,176.66/413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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