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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 628.61 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 628.61 and 175.43 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 628.61 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/628.61 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 628.61 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 110,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,277.75/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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