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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 627.99 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 627.99 and 317.16 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 627.99 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/627.99 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 627.99 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 199,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,173.31/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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