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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.52, 627.66 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.52, 627.66 and 296.66 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.52 : 627.66 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.52/627.66 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.52x = 627.66 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.52x = 186,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,201.62/417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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