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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 620.74 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 620.74 and 316.29 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 620.74 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/620.74 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 620.74 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 196,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,333.85/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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