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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 622.32 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 622.32 and 403.20 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 622.32 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/622.32 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 622.32 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 250,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,919.42/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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