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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 626.74 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 626.74 and 288.18 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 626.74 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/626.74 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 626.74 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 180,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613.21/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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