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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 627.06 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 627.06 and 201.44 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 627.06 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/627.06 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 627.06 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 126,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,314.97/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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