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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.29 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.29 and 175.29 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.29 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.29 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.29 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 110,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132.95/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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