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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 626.09 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 626.09 and 308.67 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 626.09 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/626.09 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 626.09 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 193,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,253.66/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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