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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 623.31 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 623.31 and 313.53 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 623.31 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/623.31 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 623.31 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 195,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,426.38/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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