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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 628.92 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 628.92 and 317.36 is: 475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 628.92 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/628.92 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 628.92 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 199,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,594.05/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.20

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