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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 627.09 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 627.09 and 212.59 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 627.09 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/627.09 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 627.09 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 133,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,313.06/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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