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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 628.96 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 628.96 and 317.88 is: 475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 628.96 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/628.96 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 628.96 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 199,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,933.80/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.49

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