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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.49 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.49 and 313.96 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.49 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.49 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.49 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 195,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,750.92/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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