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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.02 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.02 and 175.32 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.02 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.02 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.02 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 110,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,104.47/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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