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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 630.67 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 630.67 and 317.72 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 630.67 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/630.67 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 630.67 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 200,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,376.47/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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