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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 574.02 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 574.02 and 317.84 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 574.02 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/574.02 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 574.02 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 182,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,443.65/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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