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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 628.93 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 628.93 and 317.26 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 628.93 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/628.93 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 628.93 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 199,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,534.33/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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