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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 627.16 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 627.16 and 309.98 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 627.16 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/627.16 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 627.16 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 194,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,407.06/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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