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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.83 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.83 and 315.81 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.83 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.83 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.83 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 198,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,273.41/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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