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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 628.06 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 628.06 and 256.48 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 628.06 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/628.06 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 628.06 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 161,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,084.83/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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