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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 627.77 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 627.77 and 315.79 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 627.77 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/627.77 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 627.77 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 198,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,240.93/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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