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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 627.78 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 627.78 and 308.69 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 627.78 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/627.78 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 627.78 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 193,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,786.27/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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