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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.47, 624.79 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.47, 624.79 and 208.34 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.47 : 624.79 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.47/624.79 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.47x = 624.79 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.47x = 130,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,167.71/416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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