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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 626.84 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 626.84 and 157.79 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 626.84 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/626.84 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 626.84 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 98,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,909.08/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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