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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.46 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.46 and 274.92 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.46 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.46 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.46 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 172,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,501.30/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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