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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 627.28 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 627.28 and 288.16 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 627.28 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/627.28 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 627.28 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 180,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754.72/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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