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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 627.06 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 627.06 and 404.18 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 627.06 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/627.06 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 627.06 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 253,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,445.11/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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