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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 626.94 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 626.94 and 288.54 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 626.94 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/626.94 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 626.94 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 180,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,897.27/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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