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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 624.15 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 624.15 and 317.41 is: 476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 624.15 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/624.15 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 624.15 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 198,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,111.45/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.42

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