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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 628.22 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 628.22 and 288.33 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 628.22 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/628.22 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 628.22 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 181,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,134.67/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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