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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 622.02 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 622.02 and 317.79 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 622.02 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/622.02 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 622.02 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 197,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,671.74/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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