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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 619.87 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 619.87 and 317.13 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 619.87 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/619.87 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 619.87 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 196,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,579.37/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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