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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.80, 625.59 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.80, 625.59 and 331.31 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.80 : 625.59 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.80/625.59 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.80x = 625.59 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.80x = 207,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,265.79/417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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