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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 626.61 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 626.61 and 288.06 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 626.61 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/626.61 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 626.61 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 180,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,500.96/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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