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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.74, 626.75 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.74, 626.75 and 279.47 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.74 : 626.75 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.74/626.75 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.74x = 626.75 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.74x = 175,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,154.69/417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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