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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 625.62 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 625.62 and 315.02 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 625.62 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/625.62 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 625.62 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 197,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,082.81/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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