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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.62 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.62 and 202.60 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.62 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.62 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.62 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 127,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,358.41/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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