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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.82 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.82 and 281.75 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.82 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.82 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.82 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 176,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889.15/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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