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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 626.75 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 626.75 and 272.49 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 626.75 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/626.75 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 626.75 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 170,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,783.11/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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