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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 624.09 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 624.09 and 314.58 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 624.09 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/624.09 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 624.09 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 196,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,326.23/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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