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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 624.20 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 624.20 and 402.60 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 624.20 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/624.20 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 624.20 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 251,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,302.92/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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