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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 626.64 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 626.64 and 280.76 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 626.64 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/626.64 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 626.64 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 175,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,935.45/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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