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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.80 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.80 and 245.80 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.80 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.80 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.80 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 154,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559.04/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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