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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 626 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 626 and 211.79 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 626 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/626 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 626 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 132,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580.54/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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