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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 626.70 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 626.70 and 273.63 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 626.70 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/626.70 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 626.70 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 171,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,483.92/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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