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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.63 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.63 and 289.18 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.63 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.63 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.63 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 181,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,787.29/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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