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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 625.04 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 625.04 and 279.08 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 625.04 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/625.04 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 625.04 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 174,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,436.16/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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