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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 625.04 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 625.04 and 313.96 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 625.04 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/625.04 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 625.04 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 196,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,237.56/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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