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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 625.02 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 625.02 and 319.80 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 625.02 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/625.02 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 625.02 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 199,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,881.40/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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