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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627 and 303.21 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 190,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,112.67/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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