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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 662.70 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 662.70 and 418.40 is: 626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 662.70 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/662.70 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 662.70 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 277,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,273.68/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.32

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