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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 625.31 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 625.31 and 301.63 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 625.31 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/625.31 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 625.31 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 188,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,611.45/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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