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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 623.49 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 623.49 and 294.57 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 623.49 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/623.49 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 623.49 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 183,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,658.33/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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