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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 628.33 and 309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 628.33 and 309.13 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 628.33 = 309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/628.33 = 309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 628.33 × 309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 194,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,230.97/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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