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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 625.23 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 625.23 and 294.08 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 625.23 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/625.23 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 625.23 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 183,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,864.51/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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