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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 627.95 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 627.95 and 308.09 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 627.95 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/627.95 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 627.95 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 193,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,467.46/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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