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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 625.32 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 625.32 and 314.34 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 625.32 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/625.32 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 625.32 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 196,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563.09/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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