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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 624.95 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 624.95 and 313.91 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 624.95 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/624.95 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 624.95 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 196,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,180.40/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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