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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.38 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.38 and 316.20 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.38 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.38 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.38 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 198,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693.76/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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