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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 628.37 and 400.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 628.37 and 400.00 is: 600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 628.37 = 400.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/628.37 = 400.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 628.37 × 400.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 251,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,342.86/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.61

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