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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.38 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.38 and 314.19 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.38 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.38 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.38 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 196,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,488.14/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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