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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 624.74 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 624.74 and 210.83 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 624.74 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/624.74 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 624.74 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 131,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,711.34/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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