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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 624.24 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 624.24 and 402.50 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 624.24 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/624.24 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 624.24 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 251,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,258.16/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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