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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 627.70 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 627.70 and 411.18 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 627.70 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/627.70 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 627.70 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 258,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,095.08/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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