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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 621.24 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 621.24 and 316.80 is: 475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 621.24 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/621.24 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 621.24 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 196,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,808.83/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.20

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