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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 623.12 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 623.12 and 314 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 623.12 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/623.12 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 623.12 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 195,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,659.68/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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