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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 629.17 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 629.17 and 316.82 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 629.17 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/629.17 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 629.17 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 199,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,333.64/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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