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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.48 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.48 and 406.44 is: 609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.48 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.48 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.48 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 255,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,032.97/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.66

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