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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 623.45 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 623.45 and 294.06 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 623.45 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/623.45 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 623.45 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 183,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,331.71/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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