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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.41 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.41 and 293.69 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.41 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.41 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.41 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 184,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,266.35/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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