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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 626.08 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 626.08 and 288.72 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 626.08 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/626.08 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 626.08 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 180,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,761.82/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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