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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 628.44 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 628.44 and 126.46 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 628.44 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/628.44 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 628.44 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 79,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.52/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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