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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 624.80 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 624.80 and 414.40 is: 618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 624.80 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/624.80 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 624.80 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 258,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,917.12/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.35

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