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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 626.31 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 626.31 and 308.58 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 626.31 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/626.31 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 626.31 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 193,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,265.58/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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