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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.64 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.64 and 303.08 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.64 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.64 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.64 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 190,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,225.13/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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