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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 623.80 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 623.80 and 306.68 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 623.80 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/623.80 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 623.80 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 191,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,306.98/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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