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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 574.07 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 574.07 and 317.79 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 574.07 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/574.07 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 574.07 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 182,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,432.12/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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