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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 626.34 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 626.34 and 418.68 is: 623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 626.34 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/626.34 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 626.34 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 262,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,236.03/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.30

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