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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 627.45 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 627.45 and 274.13 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 627.45 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/627.45 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 627.45 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 171,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,999.73/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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