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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 628.89 and 309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 628.89 and 309.40 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 628.89 = 309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/628.89 = 309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 628.89 × 309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 194,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,581.89/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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