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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 627.39 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 627.39 and 289.07 is: 433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 627.39 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/627.39 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 627.39 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 181,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,356.49/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.64

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