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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 628.03 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 628.03 and 274.24 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 628.03 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/628.03 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 628.03 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 172,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,227.81/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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