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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 629.31 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 629.31 and 405.68 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 629.31 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/629.31 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 629.31 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 255,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,298.48/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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