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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 730.33 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 730.33 and 417.01 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 730.33 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/730.33 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 730.33 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 304,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,554.91/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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