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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 626.51 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 626.51 and 198.39 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 626.51 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/626.51 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 626.51 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 124,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,292.33/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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