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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 625.80 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 625.80 and 295.10 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 625.80 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/625.80 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 625.80 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 184,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,673.58/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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