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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 626.22 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 626.22 and 281.04 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 626.22 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/626.22 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 626.22 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 175,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,992.87/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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