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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 627.87 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 627.87 and 303.20 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 627.87 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/627.87 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 627.87 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 190,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,367.04/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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