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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 628.92 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 628.92 and 256.46 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 628.92 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/628.92 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 628.92 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 161,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,292.82/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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