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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 625.64 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 625.64 and 295.26 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 625.64 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/625.64 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 625.64 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 184,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,726.47/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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