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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 625.44 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 625.44 and 279.74 is: 419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 625.44 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/625.44 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 625.44 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 174,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,957.46/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.43

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