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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.60 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.60 and 175.62 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.60 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.60 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.60 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 110,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,394.73/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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