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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 625.17 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 625.17 and 325.46 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 625.17 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/625.17 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 625.17 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 203,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,467.83/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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