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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 624.45 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 624.45 and 301.38 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 624.45 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/624.45 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 624.45 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 188,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,196.74/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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