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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.73, 627.03 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.73, 627.03 and 308.17 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.73 : 627.03 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.73/627.03 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.73x = 627.03 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.73x = 193,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,231.18/417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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