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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.41 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.41 and 317.19 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.41 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.41 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.41 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 199,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,642.56/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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