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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 627.28 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 627.28 and 212.65 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 627.28 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/627.28 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 627.28 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 133,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,388.99/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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