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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 626.97 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 626.97 and 315.29 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 626.97 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/626.97 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 626.97 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 197,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,677.37/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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