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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.70, 626.58 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.70, 626.58 and 212.04 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.70 : 626.58 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.70/626.58 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.70x = 626.58 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.70x = 132,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,860.02/417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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