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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 624.86 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 624.86 and 294.70 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 624.86 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/624.86 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 624.86 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 184,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,146.24/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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