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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.36 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.36 and 315.44 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.36 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.36 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.36 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 197,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,896.01/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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