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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 626.67 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 626.67 and 288.28 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 626.67 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/626.67 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 626.67 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 180,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,656.43/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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