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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.77 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.77 and 339.21 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.77 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.77 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.77 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 211,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,928.23/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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