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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 624.48 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 624.48 and 314.86 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 624.48 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/624.48 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 624.48 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 196,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,623.77/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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