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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.11 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.11 and 331.46 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.11 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.11 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.11 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 207,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,861.79/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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