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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 624.60 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 624.60 and 301.50 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 624.60 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/624.60 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 624.60 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 188,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,316.90/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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