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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 627.46 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 627.46 and 213.03 is: 319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 627.46 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/627.46 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 627.46 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 133,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,667.80/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.05

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