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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 626.67 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 626.67 and 407.97 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 626.67 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/626.67 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 626.67 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 255,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,662.56/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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