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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.80, 627.12 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.80, 627.12 and 294.68 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.80 : 627.12 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.80/627.12 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.80x = 627.12 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.80x = 184,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,799.72/417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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