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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 626.86 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 626.86 and 296.82 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 626.86 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/626.86 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 626.86 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 186,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,064.59/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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