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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 627.93 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 627.93 and 317.16 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 627.93 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/627.93 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 627.93 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 199,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,154.28/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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