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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 678.18 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 678.18 and 418.30 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 678.18 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/678.18 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 678.18 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 283,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,682.69/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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