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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 628.38 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 628.38 and 290.50 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 628.38 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/628.38 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 628.38 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 182,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,544.39/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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