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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.33 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.33 and 311.31 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.33 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.33 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.33 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 193,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,113.38/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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