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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.72 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.72 and 315.12 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.72 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.72 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.72 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 197,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489.66/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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