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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 626.39 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 626.39 and 296.50 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 626.39 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/626.39 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 626.39 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 185,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,724.64/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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