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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.36 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.36 and 308.12 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.36 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.36 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.36 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 192,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,377.80/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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