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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.86 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.86 and 308.88 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.86 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.86 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.86 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 193,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,315.64/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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