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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 628.13 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 628.13 and 402.13 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 628.13 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/628.13 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 628.13 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 252,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,589.35/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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