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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 626.88 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 626.88 and 295.56 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 626.88 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/626.88 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 626.88 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 185,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,280.65/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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