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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 626.52 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 626.52 and 319.66 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 626.52 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/626.52 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 626.52 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 200,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,273.38/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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