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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 627.84 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 627.84 and 315.82 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 627.84 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/627.84 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 627.84 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 198,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285.21/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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