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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 626.94 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 626.94 and 309.48 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 626.94 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/626.94 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 626.94 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 194,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,025.39/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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