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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 626.61 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 626.61 and 310.29 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 626.61 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/626.61 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 626.61 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 194,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,430.82/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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