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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.47, 624.62 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.47, 624.62 and 156.43 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.47 : 624.62 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.47/624.62 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.47x = 624.62 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.47x = 97,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.31/416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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