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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.42 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.42 and 315.19 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.42 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.42 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.42 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 197,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,438.18/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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