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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 626.91 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 626.91 and 310.42 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 626.91 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/626.91 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 626.91 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 194,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,605.40/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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