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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.12 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.12 and 316.08 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.12 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.12 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.12 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 198,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220.09/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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