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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 627.20 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 627.20 and 315.88 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 627.20 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/627.20 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 627.20 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 198,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,119.75/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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