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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.40 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.40 and 312.80 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.40 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.40 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.40 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 194,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,999.52/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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