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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 629.88 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 629.88 and 381.54 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 629.88 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/629.88 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 629.88 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 240,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,324.42/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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