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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.06 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.06 and 320.01 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.06 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.06 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.06 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 199,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,705.44/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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