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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 620.04 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 620.04 and 418.80 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 620.04 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/620.04 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 620.04 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 259,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672.75/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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