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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.62 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.62 and 202.48 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.62 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.62 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.62 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 127,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,282.98/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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