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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 621.23 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 621.23 and 312.10 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 621.23 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/621.23 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 621.23 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 193,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,885.88/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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