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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.60 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.60 and 288.44 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.60 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.60 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.60 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 181,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,024.94/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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