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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 629.06 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 629.06 and 316.89 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 629.06 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/629.06 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 629.06 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 199,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,341.24/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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