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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 628.46 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 628.46 and 202.70 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 628.46 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/628.46 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 628.46 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 127,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,388.84/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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