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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 628.44 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 628.44 and 245.43 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 628.44 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/628.44 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 628.44 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 154,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,240.26/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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