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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 628.23 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 628.23 and 316.57 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 628.23 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/628.23 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 628.23 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 198,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,875.63/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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