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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 626.81 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 626.81 and 296.42 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 626.81 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/626.81 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 626.81 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 185,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,794.40/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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