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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 623.64 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 623.64 and 279.14 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 623.64 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/623.64 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 623.64 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 174,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,082.87/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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