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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.28 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.28 and 175.63 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.28 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.28 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.28 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 110,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340.80/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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