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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 625.52 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 625.52 and 310.10 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 625.52 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/625.52 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 625.52 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 193,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,971.40/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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