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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 627.91 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 627.91 and 316.19 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 627.91 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/627.91 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 627.91 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 198,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,538.86/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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