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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.71, 628.43 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.71, 628.43 and 199.61 is: 299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.71 : 628.43 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.71/628.43 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.71x = 628.43 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.71x = 125,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,436.77/418.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.58

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