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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 626.77 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 626.77 and 296.35 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 626.77 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/626.77 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 626.77 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 185,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,744.44/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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