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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 621.15 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 621.15 and 317.14 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 621.15 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/621.15 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 621.15 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 196,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,991.51/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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