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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 627.06 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 627.06 and 281.58 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 627.06 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/627.06 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 627.06 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 176,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,567.55/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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