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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 627.18 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 627.18 and 212.62 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 627.18 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/627.18 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 627.18 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 133,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,351.01/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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