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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.18 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.18 and 316.66 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.18 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.18 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.18 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 198,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,919.48/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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