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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 628.64 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 628.64 and 296.96 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 628.64 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/628.64 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 628.64 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 186,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,680.93/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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