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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.13 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.13 and 409.73 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.13 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.13 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.13 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 256,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,541.11/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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