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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 626.83 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 626.83 and 296.53 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 626.83 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/626.83 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 626.83 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 185,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,873.90/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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