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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.73 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.73 and 315.70 is: 473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.73 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.73 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.73 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 198,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,171.22/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.77

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