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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.56 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.56 and 202.59 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.56 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.56 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.56 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 127,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,339.97/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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