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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.05 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.05 and 316.65 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.05 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.05 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.05 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 199,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,188.68/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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