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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 628.17 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 628.17 and 303.28 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 628.17 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/628.17 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 628.17 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 190,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,513.93/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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