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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 628.48 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 628.48 and 401.97 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 628.48 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/628.48 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 628.48 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 252,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,630.11/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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