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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 626 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 626 and 330.74 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 626 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/626 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 626 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 207,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,043.24/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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