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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 628.85 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.62, 628.85 and 316.82 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.62 : 628.85 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.62/628.85 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.62x = 628.85 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.62x = 199,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,228.32/419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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