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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.38 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.38 and 122.46 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.38 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.38 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.38 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 76,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952.94/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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