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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 625.43 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 625.43 and 294.89 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.43 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.43 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.43 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 184,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,435.35/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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