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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.75 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.75 and 401.94 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.75 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.75 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.75 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 252,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,317.84/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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