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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 629 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 629 and 317.08 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 629 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/629 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 629 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 199,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,443.32/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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