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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 624.56 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 624.56 and 313.68 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 624.56 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/624.56 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 624.56 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 195,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,911.98/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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