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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 630.56 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 630.56 and 317.89 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 630.56 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/630.56 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 630.56 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 200,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,448.72/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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