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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.17 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.17 and 302.27 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.17 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.17 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.17 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 189,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,574.68/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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