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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.27 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.27 and 185.47 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.27 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.27 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.27 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 115,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,783.36/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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