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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.47, 626.27 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.47, 626.27 and 288.32 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.47 : 626.27 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.47/626.27 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.47x = 626.27 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.47x = 180,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,561.59/417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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