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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 628.11 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 628.11 and 264.73 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 628.11 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/628.11 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 628.11 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 166,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,279.56/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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