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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 624.30 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 624.30 and 401.10 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 624.30 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/624.30 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 624.30 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 250,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,406.73/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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