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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 626.92 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 626.92 and 315.69 is: 472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 626.92 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/626.92 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 626.92 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 197,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,912.77/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.65

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