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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 623.61 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 623.61 and 284.22 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 623.61 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/623.61 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 623.61 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 177,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,242.43/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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