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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.81, 627.62 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.81, 627.62 and 296.84 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.81 : 627.62 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.81/627.62 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.81x = 627.62 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.81x = 186,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,303.55/417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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