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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.10 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.10 and 316.04 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.10 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.10 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.10 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 198,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,504.72/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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