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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 626.94 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 626.94 and 412.29 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 626.94 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/626.94 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 626.94 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 258,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,481.09/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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