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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 627.40 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 627.40 and 308.43 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 627.40 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/627.40 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 627.40 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 193,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,508.98/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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