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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 627.67 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 627.67 and 315.82 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 627.67 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/627.67 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 627.67 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 198,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,230.74/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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