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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 628.80 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 628.80 and 264.73 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 628.80 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/628.80 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 628.80 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 166,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,462.22/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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