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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 627.53 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 627.53 and 301.38 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 627.53 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/627.53 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 627.53 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 189,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,123.48/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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