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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.82, 626.11 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.82, 626.11 and 296.32 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.82 : 626.11 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.82/626.11 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.82x = 626.11 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.82x = 185,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,528.92/417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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