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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 627.96 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 627.96 and 316.40 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 627.96 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/627.96 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 627.96 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 198,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,686.54/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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