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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 620.93 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 620.93 and 316.44 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 620.93 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/620.93 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 620.93 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 196,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,485.51/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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