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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 625.09 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 625.09 and 314.50 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 625.09 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/625.09 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 625.09 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 196,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,587.47/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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