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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 620.52 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 620.52 and 316.79 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 620.52 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/620.52 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 620.52 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 196,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,574.53/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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