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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 626.50 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 626.50 and 409.98 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 626.50 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/626.50 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 626.50 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 256,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,852.47/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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