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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 626.99 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 626.99 and 307.83 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 626.99 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/626.99 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 626.99 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 193,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,007.14/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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