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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 627.13 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 627.13 and 303.27 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 627.13 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/627.13 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 627.13 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 190,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,192.12/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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