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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 626.92 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 626.92 and 315.23 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 626.92 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/626.92 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 626.92 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 197,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,621.84/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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