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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 628.10 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 628.10 and 281.75 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 628.10 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/628.10 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 628.10 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 176,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,967.18/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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