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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 625.11 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 625.11 and 330.14 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 625.11 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/625.11 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 625.11 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 206,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,373.82/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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