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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 626.75 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 626.75 and 271.92 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 626.75 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/626.75 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 626.75 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 170,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,428.88/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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