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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.47, 627.62 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.47, 627.62 and 315.16 is: 471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.47 : 627.62 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.47/627.62 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.47x = 627.62 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.47x = 197,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,797.57/419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.54

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