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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 624.09 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 624.09 and 314.01 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 624.09 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/624.09 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 624.09 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 195,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970.50/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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