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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 627.56 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 627.56 and 315.65 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 627.56 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/627.56 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 627.56 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 198,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,086.95/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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