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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 624.14 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 624.14 and 313.50 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 624.14 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/624.14 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 624.14 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 195,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667.89/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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