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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.07 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.07 and 281.73 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.07 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.07 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.07 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 176,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,944.75/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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