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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 628.61 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 628.61 and 202.71 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 628.61 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/628.61 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 628.61 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 127,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,424.52/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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