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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 627.98 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 627.98 and 202.47 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 627.98 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/627.98 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 627.98 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 127,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.10/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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