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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.09 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.09 and 312.04 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.09 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.09 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.09 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 194,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,116.96/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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