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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 627.15 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 627.15 and 319.41 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 627.15 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/627.15 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 627.15 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 200,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,317.98/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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