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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 572.79 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 572.79 and 317.04 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 572.79 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/572.79 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 572.79 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 181,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,597.34/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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