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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 626.40 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 626.40 and 314.80 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 626.40 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/626.40 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 626.40 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 197,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,190.72/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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