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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 627.86 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 627.86 and 301.46 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 627.86 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/627.86 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 627.86 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 189,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,277.00/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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