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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 718.95 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 718.95 and 418.14 is: 626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 718.95 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/718.95 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 718.95 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 300,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,621.75/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.14

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