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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 626.27 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 626.27 and 295.63 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 626.27 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/626.27 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 626.27 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 185,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,142.72/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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