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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.23 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.23 and 175.29 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.23 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.23 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.23 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 110,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,122.44/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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