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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.77, 625.97 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.77, 625.97 and 295.82 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.77 : 625.97 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.77/625.97 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.77x = 625.97 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.77x = 185,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,173.21/417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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