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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 628.46 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 628.46 and 288.89 is: 433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 628.46 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/628.46 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 628.46 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 181,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,555.81/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.46

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