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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 624.64 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 624.64 and 308.80 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 624.64 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/624.64 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 624.64 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 192,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,888.83/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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