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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 626.62 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 626.62 and 315.50 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 626.62 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/626.62 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 626.62 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 197,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,695.48/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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