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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 627.28 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 627.28 and 296.34 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 627.28 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/627.28 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 627.28 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 185,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,888.16/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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