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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 627.64 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 627.64 and 296.88 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 627.64 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/627.64 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 627.64 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 186,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,333.76/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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