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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.48 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.48 and 271.62 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.48 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.48 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.48 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 170,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,164.50/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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