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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 627.51 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 627.51 and 296.58 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 627.51 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/627.51 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 627.51 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 186,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,106.92/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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