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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.99, 621.27 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.99, 621.27 and 311.46 is: 467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.99 : 621.27 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.99/621.27 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.99x = 621.27 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.99x = 193,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,500.75/413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.41

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