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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 627.38 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 627.38 and 302.92 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 627.38 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/627.38 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 627.38 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 190,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,045.95/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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