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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.67 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.67 and 331.73 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.67 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.67 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.67 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 208,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220.13/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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