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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 626.80 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 626.80 and 281 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 626.80 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/626.80 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 626.80 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 176,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,130.80/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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