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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 626.95 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 626.95 and 402.42 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 626.95 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/626.95 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 626.95 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 252,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,297.22/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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