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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 626.36 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 626.36 and 407.18 is: 610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 626.36 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/626.36 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 626.36 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 255,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,036.10/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.24

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