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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 622.27 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 622.27 and 316.16 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 622.27 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/622.27 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 622.27 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 196,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,736.88/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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