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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 626.36 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 626.36 and 296.18 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 626.36 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/626.36 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 626.36 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 185,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,510.69/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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