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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 620.63 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 620.63 and 311.58 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 620.63 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/620.63 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 620.63 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 193,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,375.51/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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