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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.45, 625.67 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.45, 625.67 and 301.27 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.45 : 625.67 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.45/625.67 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.45x = 625.67 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.45x = 188,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,496.53/417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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