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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.58, 626.81 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.58, 626.81 and 306.54 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.58 : 626.81 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.58/626.81 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.58x = 626.81 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.58x = 192,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,140.80/417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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