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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 623.87 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 623.87 and 294.82 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 623.87 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/623.87 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 623.87 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 183,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,924.76/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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