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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 628.62 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 628.62 and 317.08 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 628.62 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/628.62 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 628.62 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 199,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,322.83/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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