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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 626.32 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 626.32 and 319.84 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 626.32 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/626.32 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 626.32 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 200,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,322.19/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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