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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 623.82 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 623.82 and 306.42 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 623.82 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/623.82 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 623.82 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 191,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,150.92/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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