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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.02, 625.66 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.02, 625.66 and 293.63 is: 440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.02 : 625.66 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.02/625.66 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.02x = 625.66 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.02x = 183,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,708.68/417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.53

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