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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 627.40 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 627.40 and 201.76 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 627.40 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/627.40 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 627.40 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 126,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,584.22/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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