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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 625.34 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 625.34 and 314.12 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 625.34 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/625.34 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 625.34 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 196,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,431.80/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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