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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 623.51 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 623.51 and 417.30 is: 623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 623.51 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/623.51 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 623.51 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 260,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,188.64/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.51

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