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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 626.62 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 626.62 and 325.56 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 626.62 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/626.62 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 626.62 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 204,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,002.41/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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