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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 627.18 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 627.18 and 303.12 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 627.18 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/627.18 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 627.18 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 190,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,110.80/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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