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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 628.14 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 628.14 and 290.36 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 628.14 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/628.14 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 628.14 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 182,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,386.73/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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