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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 626.59 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 626.59 and 212.63 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 626.59 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/626.59 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 626.59 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 133,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,231.83/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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