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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 630.96 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 630.96 and 317.97 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 630.96 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/630.96 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 630.96 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 200,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,626.35/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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