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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 625.79 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 625.79 and 414.92 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 625.79 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/625.79 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 625.79 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 259,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,647.58/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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