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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.60 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.60 and 311.04 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.60 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.60 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.60 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 193,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,029.87/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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