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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.08 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.08 and 331.43 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.08 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.08 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.08 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 207,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828.33/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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