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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 627.11 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 627.11 and 417.28 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 627.11 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/627.11 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 627.11 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 261,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,675.24/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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