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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 628.42 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 628.42 and 256.59 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 628.42 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/628.42 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 628.42 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 161,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246.29/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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