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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.89, 626.19 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.89, 626.19 and 212.15 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.89 : 626.19 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.89/626.19 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.89x = 626.19 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.89x = 132,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,843.08/417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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