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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.20 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.20 and 317.88 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.20 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.20 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.20 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 197,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,467.06/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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