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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.87, 630.84 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.87, 630.84 and 317.82 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.87 : 630.84 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.87/630.84 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.87x = 630.84 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.87x = 200,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,493.57/420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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