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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.28, 757.92 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.28, 757.92 and 418.16 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.28 : 757.92 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.28/757.92 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.28x = 757.92 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.28x = 316,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,931.83/504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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