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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 625.44 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 625.44 and 314.33 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 625.44 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/625.44 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 625.44 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 196,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,594.56/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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