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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 628.02 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 628.02 and 290.52 is: 435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 628.02 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/628.02 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 628.02 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 182,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,452.37/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.97

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