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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 626.94 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 626.94 and 404.28 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 626.94 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/626.94 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 626.94 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 253,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,459.30/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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