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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.51, 626.00 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.51, 626.00 and 281.43 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.51 : 626.00 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.51/626.00 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.51x = 626.00 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.51x = 176,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,173.77/417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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