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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 628.17 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 628.17 and 295.03 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 628.17 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/628.17 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 628.17 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 185,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,326.80/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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