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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 619.86 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 619.86 and 317.12 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 619.86 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/619.86 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 619.86 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 196,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,570.00/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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