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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 625.44 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 625.44 and 308.48 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 625.44 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/625.44 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 625.44 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 192,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,935.73/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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