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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.76 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.76 and 313.12 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.76 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.76 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.76 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 194,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,685.49/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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