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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 627.39 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 627.39 and 315.54 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 627.39 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/627.39 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 627.39 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 197,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,966.64/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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