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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.95 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.95 and 309.83 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.95 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.95 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.95 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 194,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,555.38/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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