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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 620.28 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 620.28 and 316.02 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 620.28 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/620.28 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 620.28 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 196,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,017.78/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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