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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.53 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.53 and 199.91 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.53 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.53 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.53 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 124,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,851.85/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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