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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.58 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.58 and 213.67 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.58 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.58 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.58 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 134,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,308.69/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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