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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 622.98 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 622.98 and 279.06 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 622.98 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/622.98 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 622.98 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 173,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,848.80/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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