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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 626.51 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 626.51 and 383.79 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 626.51 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/626.51 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 626.51 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 240,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,446.35/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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