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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 628.29 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 628.29 and 202.38 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 628.29 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/628.29 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 628.29 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 127,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,153.33/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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