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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.68 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.68 and 317.66 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.68 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.68 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.68 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 200,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,024.15/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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