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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 628.46 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 628.46 and 213.44 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 628.46 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/628.46 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 628.46 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 134,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,134.29/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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