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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.79, 626.30 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.79, 626.30 and 263.25 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.79 : 626.30 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.79/626.30 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.79x = 626.30 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.79x = 164,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,873.15/417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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