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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.22 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.22 and 314.11 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.22 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.22 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.22 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 196,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,390.01/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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