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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 623.46 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 623.46 and 253.64 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 623.46 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/623.46 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 623.46 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 158,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,134.39/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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