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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 627.44 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 627.44 and 404.43 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 627.44 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/627.44 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 627.44 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 253,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,753.54/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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