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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 627.63 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 627.63 and 303.51 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 627.63 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/627.63 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 627.63 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 190,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,491.98/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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