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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 623.36 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 623.36 and 312 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 623.36 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/623.36 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 623.36 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 194,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,488.32/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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