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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 626.70 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 626.70 and 289.72 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 626.70 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/626.70 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 626.70 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 181,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,567.52/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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