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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 628.05 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 628.05 and 386.30 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 628.05 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/628.05 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 628.05 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 242,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,615.72/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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