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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.43, 625.60 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.43, 625.60 and 306.10 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.43 : 625.60 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.43/625.60 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.43x = 625.60 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.43x = 191,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,497.32/417.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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