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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.32 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.32 and 274.71 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.32 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.32 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.32 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 172,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,605.79/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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