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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.68 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.68 and 309.60 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.68 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.68 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.68 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 194,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,329.73/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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