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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 628.66 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 628.66 and 316.69 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 628.66 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/628.66 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 628.66 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 199,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,090.34/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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