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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 626.64 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 626.64 and 289.92 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 626.64 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/626.64 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 626.64 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 181,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,675.47/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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