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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.20, 1,011.60 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.20, 1,011.60 and 418.40 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.20 : 1,011.60 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.20/1,011.60 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.20x = 1,011.60 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.20x = 423,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,253.44/675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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