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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 626.82 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 626.82 and 310.98 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 626.82 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/626.82 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 626.82 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 194,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,928.48/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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