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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.33 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.33 and 418.14 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.33 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.33 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.33 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 262,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,311.77/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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