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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.47, 626.50 and 309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.47, 626.50 and 309.53 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.47 : 626.50 = 309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.47/626.50 = 309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.47x = 626.50 × 309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.47x = 193,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,922.50/417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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