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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 624.90 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 624.90 and 294.74 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 624.90 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/624.90 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 624.90 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 184,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,179.90/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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