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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 626.22 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 626.22 and 414.02 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 626.22 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/626.22 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 626.22 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 259,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,267.60/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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