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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 626.88 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 626.88 and 289.92 is: 435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 626.88 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/626.88 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 626.88 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 181,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,745.05/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.21

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