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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 627.36 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 627.36 and 404.48 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 627.36 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/627.36 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 627.36 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 253,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,754.57/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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