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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 626.68 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 626.68 and 315.06 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 626.68 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/626.68 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 626.68 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 197,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,441.80/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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