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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 627.93 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 627.93 and 380.61 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 627.93 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/627.93 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 627.93 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 238,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,996.44/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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