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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 625.23 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 625.23 and 307.74 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 625.23 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/625.23 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 625.23 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 192,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,408.28/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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