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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 628.45 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 628.45 and 175.29 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 628.45 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/628.45 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 628.45 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 110,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,161.00/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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