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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 626.87 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 626.87 and 309.05 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 626.87 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/626.87 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 626.87 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 193,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,729.49/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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