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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.06 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.06 and 303.14 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.06 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.06 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.06 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 190,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,089.67/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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