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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.49, 625.66 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.49, 625.66 and 301.25 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.49 : 625.66 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.49/625.66 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.49x = 625.66 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.49x = 188,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,480.89/417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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