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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 626.10 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 626.10 and 308.26 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 626.10 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/626.10 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 626.10 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 193,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,001.59/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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