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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.94 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.94 and 264.72 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.94 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.94 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.94 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 166,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,229.47/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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