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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.02 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.02 and 383.59 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.02 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.02 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.02 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 240,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,518.60/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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