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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 625.14 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 625.14 and 288.92 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 625.14 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/625.14 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 625.14 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 180,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615.45/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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