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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 626.84 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 626.84 and 288.26 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 626.84 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/626.84 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 626.84 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 180,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,691.75/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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