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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 628.65 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 628.65 and 175.68 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 628.65 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/628.65 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 628.65 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 110,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,441.23/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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