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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.66 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.66 and 408.60 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.66 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.66 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.66 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 255,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,236.08/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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