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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 626.63 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 626.63 and 296.27 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 626.63 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/626.63 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 626.63 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 185,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,651.67/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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