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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.77 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.77 and 175.65 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.77 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.77 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.77 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 110,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,445.29/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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