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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 628.31 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 628.31 and 296.46 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 628.31 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/628.31 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 628.31 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 186,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,267.86/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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