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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 626.13 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 626.13 and 309.42 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 626.13 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/626.13 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 626.13 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 193,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,737.14/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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