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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 627.30 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 627.30 and 402.30 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 627.30 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/627.30 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 627.30 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 252,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,362.79/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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