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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 620.64 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 620.64 and 317.08 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 620.64 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/620.64 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 620.64 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 196,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,792.53/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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