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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 622.25 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 622.25 and 317.21 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 622.25 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/622.25 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 622.25 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 197,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,379.23/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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